Adjunct Professor of History

Adjunct Professor of History

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents: Cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring a minimum of a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours of History. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. Applicants needing assistance may call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number - Adjunct_0401958

Classification Title - Adjunct Professor

Working Title - Adjunct Professor of History

Datatel Position ID - SOSC6ADJHIST1A

Annual Hours - As needed or assigned

Placement Range - $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type - Adjunct Faculty

General Description - An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. This instruction may take place in either in-person or online classes or at the area high schools, teaching concurrent students. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

What position does this position report to? - History Department Chair

What position(s) reports to this position? - None

Minimum Education/Experience - Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours of History.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skillsBasic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar softwareFlexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning stylesCommitted to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college educationKnowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle)Organization and attention to detailSupport and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional systemAbility to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peersAbility to work well as a team member in an instructional unitAbility to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writingAbility to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting conceptsAbility to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groupsMust be punctualMust be reliable

Physical Demands/Working Conditions - 1.GENERALPHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:Sedentary work: Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.2.PHYSICALACTIVITIES:This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence.3.VISUALACUITY:This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.4.WORKINGCONDITIONSThis position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience in online course instruction.Online teaching certification.

Required Training

Work Hours - Day, evening, or weekend as well as campus and/or online as required by section assignment. The courses could be held on OCCC's main campus, at a high school, or another off-site location.

Department - Division of Social Sci.

Job Open Date - 05/08/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled - No

HR Contact - Beth Holmes

Job Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.Participate in the assessment of general education outcomes.Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.Attend meetings as required.Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.Adjunct course assignments are made by the Department Chair.This position may be expected to teach the following courses:HIST1483 United States History to 1877HIST1493 United States History 1877 to PresentHIST1613 Early Western CivilizationHIST1623 Modern Western CivilizationHIST1713 Survey of World Civilizations to 1600 CEHIST1723 Survey of World Civilizations Since 1600 CEHIST2013 History of RussiaHIST2103 Oklahoma HistoryHIST2133 Survey of Women's HistoryHIST2203 Native American History

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) - Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.Participate in all applicableOCCCemergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.